All my adult life I have been fascinated by why and how we change. It seems to be part of our ‘human adventure’: whether due to physical condition, societal shifts, or through personal psychological transformations.
This deep interest led me to study sociology, change management and psychology at university, and later, to apply this knowledge in the corporate world, helping businesses improve their technology and organisations.
Alongside my professional journey, I have been involved in self-development and meditation for over two decades, believing that change starts within oneself. Consequently, I wanted to apply my experience and knowledge at the individual level and trained as a humanistic integrative adult counsellor.
Over the years, I have worked with some younger clients and have seen that even in the adult therapy we needed to work with the actual childhood experiences as well as the inner child. These experiences inspired me to go back to university and gain a degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Since then, I’ve worked with clients of all ages, from toddlers to 90+ years olds, helping them on their paths to healing, growth, and self-discovery. My goal is to help others in finding their voice and claiming or reclaiming their lives.
My qualifications include:
- MA in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy
- MA in Sociology and Change Management
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative (Adult) Counselling (MBACP)
- Diploma in Business Analysis (BCS)
“There is one knowledge, the interior doorway
Beneath you the earth, above you the heavens
Within you the ladder”
(Based on poem ‘Facing Mirrors’ by S. Weores)
Areas of Work
Although I focus on working with individuals, as well as their issues, I am particularly experienced in certain areas of therapy. I have worked much with loss and bereavement and equally with trauma and all types of abuse (physical, mental, financial and sexual) as well as depression, anger and anxiety. I am also experienced working with clients’ self-awareness, identity, mindfulness and individuation.
Children, Adolescent and Young Adults:
- Anxieties: separation, school avoidance, social, academic, examination and social media related anxieties as well as climate and environmental concerns
- Depression: Loss and bereavement
- Relational issues: bullying, difficulties with family and friends, gaslighting and abuse
- Identity search: including mixed race, adoption or fostering background, family vs. societal values and practices
- Trauma
- Eating and sleeping problems
Adults and Elderly:
- Anxiety
- Depression and Post Natal Depression
- Bereavement, Loss and Divorce
- Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Trauma, PDST, Dissociation and Self-harm
- Work Stress
- Personal Development and Individuation
- Multi/Cross-Cultural Relationship Challenges
- Mindfulness and Transpersonal Therapy
- Sexuality and Gender Identity